{"id":50360,"date":"2026-09-21T15:38:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/orange-county-public-schools-and-ovation-construction-receive-job-order-contracting-award-of-merit-from-gordian\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:38:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T15:38:30","slug":"orange-county-public-schools-and-ovation-construction-receive-job-order-contracting-award-of-merit-from-gordian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/orange-county-public-schools-and-ovation-construction-receive-job-order-contracting-award-of-merit-from-gordian\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Public Schools and Ovation Construction Receive Job Order Contracting Award of Merit from Gordian"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)<\/a> — Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, is excited to announce Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and Ovation Construction as recipients of a 2025 Job Order Contracting (JOC) Award of Merit for their $511K Stone Lakes Elementary School playground replacement project. A panel of industry experts selected the project for its exemplary use of JOC best practices, rapid project delivery and meaningful impact on students and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n

When OCPS updated playground design and safety standards, Stone Lakes Elementary School faced an urgent need to replace its playground before the compliance deadline. Leaders needed a solution that would deliver a safe, modern play environment without placing additional demands on already stretched facilities staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project demonstrates how Job Order Contracting can help schools address critical infrastructure needs while minimizing administrative burden and accelerating results,\u201d said Lotta Bager, Chief Operations Officer at Gordian. \u201cOrange County Public Schools and Ovation Construction delivered a project that improves student safety, enhances the school experience and creates lasting value for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

JOC<\/a> is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction delivery method that allows multiple projects to be completed through a single, competitively awarded contract. To complete the playground replacement, OCPS leveraged Gordian\u2019s Cooperative Job Order Contract through OMNIA Partners. The contract provided immediate access to a proven contractor and an expedited procurement process, allowing construction to begin well ahead of the district\u2019s compliance deadline.<\/p>\n

Awarded contractor Ovation Construction mobilized quickly, procuring materials in advance and assembling specialized playground construction crews to accelerate project delivery. Construction began in August 2025, but the project soon faced another challenge: Florida\u2019s hurricane season. Heavy rains and site flooding threatened to disrupt progress, yet Ovation responded by dewatering the site and maintaining momentum without significant delays.<\/p>\n

\u201cOvation Construction utilized our proven JOC process and combined that with an investment of understanding our clients\u2019 needs and expectations,\u201d said Michael Provost, President of Ovation Construction. \u201cThe combination leads to excellent results for all parties involved that centers around clear and consistent communications from start to finish on every Job Order Contract.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite severe weather conditions, the playground replacement was completed in just three months. The new playground meets OCPS safety and design standards and provides students and the community with upgraded, reliable equipment in a modern learning and recreation environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy providing its Project Management staff with access to contractors like Ovation Construction through JOC, OCPS is able to extend its project delivery capacity across the district. This partnership allows me to devote more time and resources to managing multiple concurrent projects while relying on a trusted partner to handle the day-to-day coordination and execution of the work,\u201d said Shaun Simmons, Facilities Project Manager, OCPS. \u201cIt allows me to maintain the appropriate level of oversight while ultimately getting more projects completed for the district.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more about OCPS\u2019\u00a0award-winning project here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The presentation of OCPS\u2019 and Ovation Construction\u2019s JOC Award of Merit will occur on Tuesday, September 22. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET and will be held at Stone Lake Elementary School.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the award program, all of the award recipients and their transformative JOC projects, please visit Job Order Contracting Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About the Awards<\/u><\/b>
Gordian\u2019s\u00a0Job Order Contracting Awards<\/a>\u00a0is an\u00a0annual award program recognizing innovative\u00a0uses of Job Order Contracting (JOC). Submissions\u00a0are judged on their adherence to JOC best\u00a0practices, innovation, complexity, special\u00a0circumstances, community impact and overall time and cost savings.\u00a0The Job Order Contracting Awards recognize projects completed the previous year, and nominations are\u00a0submitted by agency owners, contractors or\u00a0Gordian Account Managers.\u200b The program\u2019s highest honor,\u00a0The Harry H. Mellon\u00a0Award of Excellence in Job Order Contracting,\u00a0is\u00a0named for Harry H. Mellon, the creator of JOC\u00a0and\u00a0founder of Gordian.<\/p>\n

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About Gordian<\/u><\/b>
Gordian (www.gordian.com<\/a>) is the leading provider of Building Intelligence\u2122 Solutions, delivering unrivaled insights, robust technology and comprehensive expertise that fuel customers\u2019 success during every phase of the building lifecycle. Gordian created Job Order Contracting (JOC) and the industry standard RSMeans\u2122 Data. Gordian empowers organizations to optimize capital investments, improve project performance and minimize long-term operating expenses.<\/p>\n

CONTACT: Sarah Walker\r\nGordian\r\n8644518036\r\ns.walker@gordian.com\r\n<\/pre>\n
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